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Williston Graphic

Location

Williston, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1911

Page

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Farmers Institute Held in Williston Saturday

Letter inviting farmers to a Williston institute on Saturday April 8 with a 10 am start and 1 30 pm to 4 pm sessions. Topics include grain crops dairying livestock and farming methods and speakers O C Gregg W C Palmer and others with Prof Merrill possible. Ladies and children invited.

Williston O. C. Gregg Minnesota W. C. Palmer The Agricultural College Merrill Logan Utah Thos. Shaw T. A. Hoverstad Supt. Fargo N. D

Special Services at St Peters Church Priests Ordination

Candidates presented to the Bishop during an evening service with a fine sermon on They that be for us are more than those that be with them. The choir offered offertory solos and a Te Deum ending with Onward Christian Soldiers amid white and gold decorations and candles. The ordination proceeded with Morning Prayer, laying on of hands, Eucharistic vestments, and Holy Communion, followed by Benediction. Next events include a Westlawn Lutheran confirmation and an American Womans League program in the Library building on Monday evening.

Miss Baldwin John Cowan Holy Trinity Church Minot A. E. Clattenburg Church of Adjvent Devils Lake C. B. Runnalls C. D. Jenneson Westlawn American Womans League Ivis

Palm Sunday Services at Congregational Church

Palm Sunday April 9 observed with morning sermon Three Times in History and evening message The Greatest Question Ever Asked. Choir presents The Radiant Morn Hath Passed Away There is a Land nova Eye Hath Seen. Mr Charles F Currie to sing What Will You Do With Jesus.

Charles F. Currie Jesus

Social services and baptisms at Garden Valley church

Reverend F S Hollett leads services at Garden Valley school next Sunday at 2 PM with neighborhood children to be baptized. Miss Robinson, aiding at Asbury store, was summoned to Rochester Minnesota last week due to her mother's serious illness. Miss Bromley replaces her at Asbury's.

Garden Valley F.S. Hollett Miss Robinson Asbury Parece Rochester Minn Miss Bromley Asbury’s

County Case to Supreme Court on Divide County Taxes

Divide county and the old county dispute tax collection duties for last year with the county commissioners arguing Divide county lacks authority and that a June joint meeting fixes payments. Divide county contends authority ended at year start and taxes should be collected now and reconciled by warrant. Burdick Maloney Hawkins represents the commissioners in a Supreme Court appeal.

Divide Supreme Court Old County Divide County Burdick, Maloney & Hawkins

Murder Cases At Hettinger Draw Two Trials

Atty. T. R. Mockler travels to Hettinger to aid C. O. Alness in defending Laden Woods and Denver Woods, charged with first degree murder in the death of a Marmarth ranchman. Trials set in Bowman and Adams counties, with separate cases for each brother.

Woods Brothers Bowman County N. D Bismarck Atty T. R. Mockler Hettinger District Court Crawford Mockler C. O. Alness Marmarth Laden Woods Denver Woods Marmartha Adams County General Zuger

United Williston Ticket Wins City Election

In Monday’s city election Joseph W. Jackson won the mayor’s race by 37 votes over Austin Johanna. George Marelius took first ward alderman, C D Milloy second ward, and Martin Borsheim third ward on the United ticket. Oscar Bell is city treasurer and H V Smith police magistrate. J T Austin and O A Houge contend for city justice. Official results by ward to be published next.

Joseph W. Jackson Austin Johanna George Marelius Citizens C. D. Milloy Martin Borsheim United Oscar Bell H. V. Smith J. T. Austin O. A. Houge

Remains of Oliver Snow in North Dakota Disc Harvesting Tragedy

Oliver E. Snow, 13, son of William Snow, died in a field north of Dickinson when a disc harrow pulled him under as the team lurched. His brother, returning from school, found him half under the devices with weight on his stomach. The body was brought to Dickinson for burial.

Dickinson N. D Oliver E. Snow Wm. Snow Buri

Court Notices From Early Week Sessions

Judge Fisk presided as several cases were heard this week. A divorce was granted to Lem Haines from Fanny Shaw Haines. Court will be held on April 16 and term on May 18 for part cases.

Fisk Lem Haines Fanny Shaw Haines Emern

Easter Sale and Supper by Methodist Women

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church announces an Easter sale and supper in the church basement on Thursday April 20. Fancy articles will be offered at reasonable prices and all are invited. Watch for the bill of fare next week.

Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church

Changes in Two Law Firms Last Week

Hunkins and Tuttle dissolved their partnership. Mr Hunkins entered a new partnership with Burdick and Maloney, forming a revised firm arrangement affecting the local legal landscape.

Achange Hunkins & Tuttle Hunkins Burdick & Maloney

Prisoners to Bismarck for penitentiary sentences

Sheriff E B Olson and Wm Owens supervise Tony Winkle and Conrad Hougam as they depart for Bismarck to begin serving their terms at the penitentiary.

E. B Olson Wm. Owens Tony Winkle Conrad Hougam Bismarck Winkle Hougam

Water Users Adopt New Schedule at Williston Project

Last Saturday the Williston Irrigation Project water users met at the courthouse to hear Prof Shaw of the Great Northern Railway discuss alfalfa. After a long session they adopted a proposed water schedule with future payments rising from 50 cents per acre foot this year to 1.20 next year and 2.20 in the following year, with construction charges on a graduated plan.

ST. Paul Shaw Williston Court House Great Northern Railway Company Mr. Savage Bean Jackson Minneapolis Secretary of the Interior Mr. Newell Reclamation Service

Card of Thanks for support during illness

We extend sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends who aided us during the illness of our loved one. We owe an unrepayable debt of thanks. Mrs. Bennett Agnew, George Gardner, Roy Gardner.

Bennett Agnew George Gardner Roy Gardner

Hansbroughs Thrilling Second Amendment Serial

Ex Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota writes a new romance thrill titled The Second Amendment. The Evening Times will publish it as a serial from about April 15 featuring romance and political intrigue set in the national capital. Grand Forks readers are offered home delivery of the series for $1 through September 1 1911.

Hansbrough North Dakota Evening Times Grand Forks N. D

Interesting Meetings Conclude With Friday Evening Service

A series of meetings at the M. E. church draws large crowds this week. Sunday services will feature Rev. Vermilya district superintendent from Minot in charge both morning and evening. Everyone is invited.

M. E. Church Vermilya Minot

Two Marriages Tie Bonetraill and Rudser Residents

Henry Mischke and Karoline Sturm of Bonetraill were wed in the city on Tuesday March 28. On Thursday March 30 Ole Syvertson and Clara Knuteen of Rudser Divide county were married by Rev Felkanger in the same city.

Henry Mischke Karoline Sturm Bonetraill Ole Syvertson Clara Knuteen Rudser Divide County Felkanger

Dead Horses Found in Shack Near Snook Farm

Snook, while searching for missing stock seven miles west of the city, found three dead horses in a shack on the Mrs Geo McIntosh farm. The door was forced shut by the animals and they starved after crowding inside. Two animals were color identified as black and bay.

Westlawn Wood Yard Opens In Westlawn

James Greig announces opening of Westlawn Wood Yard at 417 6t Have. The shop offers green and dry cord wood and stove wood with phone contact 266 Blue.

Westlawn James Greig

Basket Social at Rock River School House North of Williston

An entertainment basket social will be held at the Rock River school house five miles north of Williston on April 14. Ladies should bring baskets with their names in an envelope for sale at 50 cents. Everyone is invited and a good time is promised.

Rock River Williston

Musical Club Officers Elected At March Meeting

Elected officers for the Musical club were announced for the coming year. President Mrs Adolphs Bessie, vice president Robert Slater, secretary Mrs Lampman, treasurer Mrs Squires. The group met at the home of Mrs Gates and enjoyed an evening program with light refreshments.

Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church J. D. Gates Progressive Musical Club Adolphs Bessie Robert Slater Clab Rebal

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Farmers Institute Hoverstad Institutes Williston Institute ST. Peters Church Runnalls Williams United Williston Marelius Westlawn Wood Yard Basket Musical Club Met Castore
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